higher around this area ranging from property thefts to abductions. Main criminal activities are taxi related scams as well as luggage assistance scams. This area is fairly safe in terms of on the spot terrorist attacks. If however there is a closed parking lot within close proximity to the main entrances/exits, this will raise the chances of a "near entrance" attack. This can be seen with the Madrid airport parking lot bombing. The effect of the explosion collapsed some of the structures.
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The explosion in Madrid took place in
the terminal's parking lot across from
the main entrance to the airport.
Two were killed and 26 people received
injuries, the injuries were mainly damage
to the ears because of the shock wave.
This explosion was from a van bomb,
containing 500 to 800 kilograms of
explosives
Entry was restricted to all airport
terminals by the Spanish police.
Source picture from 20minutos.
More information about picture at www.20minutos.es
the terminal's parking lot across from
the main entrance to the airport.
Two were killed and 26 people received
injuries, the injuries were mainly damage
to the ears because of the shock wave.
This explosion was from a van bomb,
containing 500 to 800 kilograms of
explosives
Entry was restricted to all airport
terminals by the Spanish police.
Source picture from 20minutos.
More information about picture at www.20minutos.es
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